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The Natural Phenomenon In Connecticut That Only Happens During Wintertime

Over the weekend Connecticut got its first taste of some brutally cold weather topped with snow and ice. Were you awakened in the middle of the night by an echoing boom? You weren’t the only one. And it may not have been ice-covered trees falling as many of us thought. The state was hit by a series of frost quakes, a natural phenomenon causing loud explosive noises that occurs only in the winter time. Read on to learn more…

After the storm on Sunday, a cold front moved in across the state bringing temperatures down to the zero degree mark in many areas. This created ideal conditions for the winter phenomena known as frost quakes.

When all of these things happen, the liquid trapped under the ground will suddenly expand causing the soil and rocks to crack and move. This movement can result in loud booms that almost sound like thunder. These frost quakes usually occur at night when the temperatures are lowest.

Did you experience any frost quakes in your area of the state on Sunday? If so share your experiences in the comments section below. While it may feel frigid where you are right now, this small town is the coldest place you can find Connecticut.